African Cultural Association's Celebratory Event
February 2, 7 pm
KAM Galleries
The U of I's student-run African Cultural Association presents an evening of song, spoken word, dance, and other forms of cultural expression celebrating the history and contemporary creativity of Africa and its Diasporas.
Sponsored in part by African Cultural Association and Krannert Art Museum
VOICE Reading Series
The VOICE Reading Series showcases readings by fiction writers and poets from
the Creative Writing MFA program.
KAM Gelvin Noel Gallery
Sponsored in part by the Creative Writing Program and Krannert Art Museum
February 21, 7:30 pm
March 28, 7:30 pm
April 25, 7:30 pm
Sudden Sound Concerts
The Sudden Sound Concert Series presents leading artists in the fields of improvised music and the jazz avant-garde, establishing Krannert Art Museum as a destination for enthusiasts of today's most progressive music from the U.S. and abroad. Curated by Jason Finkelman
Sponsored in part by Edwards Foundation Arts Fund, Analog Outfitters, and Krannert Art Museum with in-kind support provided by WEFT, 90.1 FM
February 28, 7:30 pm
KAM Gelvin Noel Gallery
Featuring Douglas R. Ewart and Wadada Leo Smith
Douglas R. Ewart and Wadada Leo Smith join forces to present an evening of music drawing upon their work as inventive composers and master improvisers melding sound from the traditions of the African Diaspora, Australia, and Asia. A Minneapolis-based artist, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist, Ewart performs on reeds, flutes, percussion, and handcrafted instruments often made of found and obsolete materials. Trumpeter Smith directs the African American Improvisational Music program at the California Institute of the Arts and is the leader of Golden Quartet, Silver Orchestra, and Organic.
Additional program sponsorship provided by Unit One/Allen Hall
April 4, 7:30 pm
KAM Gelvin Noel Gallery
Featuring Henry Grimes and Avreeayl Ra
Featured extensively with Sonny Rollins and Albert Ayler, bassist Henry Grimes pioneered the jazz avant-garde in the early sixties. An ill-fated journey in 1968 led to Grimes' disappearance and the later assumption that he had died. In 2002, Grimes was discovered in Los Angeles and made a triumphant return to the music. Since then he has performed in over 500 world-wide concerts as a soloist and with today's leading progressive jazz artists. For Sudden Sound he will be joined by percussionist Avreeayl Ra, a long time performing artist of Chicago's AACM. Learn more at http://henrygrimes.com.
Additional program sponsorship provided by UI Jazz Studies Program, Department of African-American Studies, Department of English, and Department of Dance
*Additional events related to the Henry Grimes performance:
April 2, 3:30 pm
KAM Gelvin Noel Gallery
Sudden Sound Artist Residency – Music Discussion
Introduction to the music and poetry of Henry Grimes with a solo performance and discussion moderated by Gabriel Solis
Special engagements are co-sponsored by UI Jazz Studies Program, Department of African American Studies, Department of English, and Department of Dance
April 3, 8 pm
Smith Hall, Room 25
Sudden Sound Artist Residency – Open Workshop with Henry Grimes
Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments. Grimes will follow an introductory solo performance with short improvisations with participants.
April 4, 1 pm
Smith Hall, Room 25
Sudden Sound Artist Residency – Henry Grimes at the Jazz Forum
Krannert Art Museum hosts a variety of programs for college students and the general public, such as lectures, gallery conversations, concerts, films, and open critiques. To find out about upcoming events, sign up for Krannert Art Museum's weekly e-Newsletter or see the calendar.